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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: dogs on July 03, 2018, 05:40:48 AM
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Bought a second hand downtown 300. Changed all the fluids and adjusted the tappets.
I changed the seat light to have a switch next to the light which is a lot better. I disconnected the microswitch for the seat and soldered some more wire and connected it to the switch next to the light.
Bought a tyre repair kit for $7 and a small air compressor from eBay for about $17 packed it with a small squirt bottle with detergent and crayon and strapped it behind the plastic on one side of the scooter. On the other side I made a comprehensive tool kit which sits nicely even though I have to remove the tub seat to access them they are only for emergencies. A smaller tool kit is under the seat with first aid kit, torch, knife, charger and strap including duct tape. I glued Velcro under the seat so the first aid kit doesn’t slide around.
Im considering some nylon pannier bags, wondering if anyone uses them.
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Welcome!
What country?
Stig
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"Torch," "pannier," should be a give-away! However, welcome! You have an excellent machine, in my not-so-humble opinion! The DT300I is a very roadable machine, a love at first ride. Very sharp dditions you have made to yours. You may want to modify the wiring a bit before you plug that compressor (if it is 12 volt) into that outlet! You will enjoy this bunch here as they are mellow and helpful. I would wager we will be learning from you, shortly! By the way, Stig is one of the "go-to" guys here. Check some of his pictures! Some others are rivaling his skills with a camera!
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"Tyre" is a dead giveaway too...
Welcome aboard, fellow modifier. Hope you enjoy that DT300!
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Thanks for the replies I’m from Australia. I bought the bike second hand only 14000km but the previous owner did not look after the bike really well storing it outside. It’s getting a new lease on life. I love scooters and regularly go to Thailand riding a scooter in the countryside and city. I will be there in August and September my previous bike was a kymco 125 super 8. I loved the bike my daughter owns it now I’m 61 and committed scooterholic.
Ron
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"My name is Ron, and I'm a scooterholic."
"Hi Ron!"
(Since, this is your first meeting - you're buying the donuts.)
😊
Stig
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"My name is Karl. I'm a scooterholic!" I'll fix the coffee!
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"My name is Karl. I'm a scooterholic!" I'll fix the coffee!
Mr. Karl,
Don't make too much. Suzie is the only one who's allowed to drink coffee. She's almost 10.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/7bdrxercv/000x.jpg)
The Gang
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Suzi drinks coffee and doesn't wear a helmet: a wild child!
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ebay link to tyre repair kit and a small air compressor?
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Welcome dogs,
If that notoriously uncomfortable saddle becomes a problem for your buns, ebay has an air inflatable cushion for $70 that made my DT a pleasure on longer trips. It fits perfectly on that lower small stiff patch for the rider.
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Another option is to get a silicon pad to add to the foam cushion.